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Debra Mullen's avatar

Beautiful storytelling Ilona. I hope he's ok, wherever he is.

Ilona Goanos's avatar

Thanks, Deb. My heart breaks thinking about him. 💔

Debra Mullen's avatar

Me too. Tears came😔

mahesh pherwani's avatar

That was the last time I saw him.

Perhaps the sweet kid, Aidan, had no words to express (even if he knew) that he would be leaving for elsewhere, as you related your thoughts of goose thingies attached to your footware.

The Masters of the Universe are benign and shower their good vibrations on Aidan and children everywhere.

Thank you for your very touching writing, share 🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌌

Ilona Goanos's avatar

I think you are right, Mahesh. Something was off that day, and that may have been it. Yes, all the vibes on children everywhere! Thanks for your thoughtful comment 🤍

Linda Hoenigsberg's avatar

Ilona...beautiful story...beautiful writing...beautiful boy. You brought me to tears.

Ilona Goanos's avatar

Thanks for your kind words, friend.

Lindsey Dickson's avatar

Oh what a story, it would make a great little indie film. I can't imagine there are many people who would have been so kind as you and your husband, I am sure he will remember you as that kind lady with the lovely dog, Polly. I too am hoping that his life turns out OK, how very lucky we are, Ilona. x

Ilona Goanos's avatar

Yes, we are lucky by birth, by place, by so many factors out of our control. I hope he has a good life. x

Kristy Corino's avatar

What a beautiful, moving essay! Aiden was lucky to have you come into his life, even if for a brief time.

Ilona Goanos's avatar

I hope so. Wish my little buddy only the best things in life🤍

Cherie Lee's avatar

Oh, Ilona, this is heartbreaking. And yet, you did good befriending him and wherever he is, he remembers you and Polly and your husband.

Ilona Goanos's avatar

I kind of wish I had given him my phone number, although I don't know that I could have helped him in any practical way. Thanks for your upbeat comment! It's so rainy and gloomy here today.

Paulette Bodeman's avatar

Such poignant writing. So happy to have come across your words.

Ilona Goanos's avatar

Thanks, Paulette! I look forward to reading yours as well.

Paulette Bodeman's avatar

Thank you. Nice to meet you here.

Tom Kuegler's avatar

Ilona, this is beautiful. I read the whole thing. I hope you see him again someday.

Ilona Goanos's avatar

Yes, me too. Thanks for reading.